Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, GoI, while speaking at the IATO convention, acknowledged the UP govt’s support and emphasized on the need to expand the infrastructure given the large tourist influx. Janice Alyosius Addressing the 37th IATO Convention in Lucknow, Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, Government of India, praised the Indian Association …
Read More »Sustainability to steer industry
ITTA’s 5th Convention organised in New Delhi for two days focused on sustainability and at the same time raised issues facing the industry with the centre government. Bryan The Indian Tourist Transporters Association’s (ITTA’s) 5th Convention was organised at the Hotel The Grand in New Delhi on December 22 and …
Read More »2023: Tread with cautious optimism
With the tourism business witnessing green shoots of revival, the industry stakeholders look at the New Year with hope and a whole lot of caution. It is not yet time to relax but ensure this boom sustains amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases. TRAVTALK finds out what the decision-makers have …
Read More »CM goes big on UP’s tourism potential
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the 37th IATO Convention in Lucknow recently, highlighted the state’s developments and the immense potential it has for tourism. Janice Alyosius Addressing the IATO members at the Lucknow convention, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared that UP has changed dramatically since the …
Read More »MOT focus on soft skills
G Kishan Reddy, MOT, Culture and DoNER, distributes skill training certificates to taxi, cab and coach drivers; says training them before G-20 summit will act as a milestone in development of Indian tourism. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, recently distributed skill training certificates …
Read More »Autumn fest showcases Nagaland
Bringing an authentic spirit of Nagaland, the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland, recently organised Autumn Festival to give an insight of the art and culture of the state. Janice Alyosius The first edition of “Autumn Festival” was organised recently at Nagaland House, New Delhi, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit …
Read More »India dazzles at WTM
Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, leads the Indian delegation at World Travel Market 2022, alongside Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, MOT. The officials promote country as a year-round destination with sustainability and huge investment opportunities. TT Bureau Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, put up its best foot forward at …
Read More »Tamil Nadu turns a new leaf
Dr. M. Mathiventhan, Minister of Tourism, Govt of Tamil Nadu, shares how they are trying to develop new tourism products in the state, apart from just being a hub for spiritual and religious tourism. TT Bureau Sharing that the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is giving a lot of interest …
Read More »G20 and the Northeast
The 10th edition of International Tourism Mart, organised recently in Aizawl, Mizoram, saw the Northeast showcasing its tourism offerings as the government focuses on putting its best foot forward for G20 meetings, which are proposed to be held in several states of the region. TT Bureau The 10th International Tourism …
Read More »National Tourism Board becomes a reality
PATA India’s 15th Update and Outlook Meeting saw Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, sharing details of the recently announced National Tourism Board of India (NTBI), which would be a game changer for India’s promotional and marketing drive overseas Nisha Verma Claiming that in the time of current challenges, …
Read More »